Stage 42

422 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2018
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Stage 42 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Sep 19, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Stage 42's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 19, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “plumbing not properly installed or maintained” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Stage 42 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82
Jun 29, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
74
Jun 10, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
67
Oct 14, 2015
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
Sep 24, 2015
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stage 42 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stage 42 on file is from Sep 19, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stage 42?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing not properly installed or maintained” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stage 42.

How does Stage 42 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Stage 42 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Stage 42's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stage 42 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stage 42 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.